Cambridge International Education postponed A-Level and O-Level exams scheduled for May 9, 2025, in Punjab, Islamabad, Muzaffarabad, and other Pakistani cities due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions. The move follows Punjab’s school closures and exam deferrals, prioritising student safety.
On May 8, 2025, Cambridge International Education announced the postponement of A-Level and O-Level examinations set for Friday, May 9, across Punjab, Islamabad, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, and other cities, per an official notification cited by Geo News.
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The decision, made with the British Council after a security assessment, prioritises student and staff safety amid India-Pakistan hostilities. No rescheduling details were provided, with updates expected via official channels.
The postponement aligns with Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat’s announcement of a two-day deferral of intermediate exams and practicals, with all educational institutions closed on May 9-10, per The Express Tribune. Revised schedules will be shared soon, amid heightened security following India’s May 6 airstrikes, per Reuters.
The cancellations follow India’s airstrikes on Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, killing 31 civilians, and Pakistan’s retaliation, downing five Indian jets and 25 Harop drones, per Al Jazeera. According to Geo News, three explosions in Lahore’s Gulberg area on May 8 heightened fears. As per Bloomberg, Punjab’s emergency measures, including airport closures until 6:00 PM, disrupted 57 flights.
